Chapter 1: The Spark of a Dream

Ever since I was a child, the aspiration to become a writer has been a constant in my life. Writing has always felt like a natural form of expression for me, whether it was crafting stories or journaling my thoughts. However, during the summer of 2019, I realized that merely dreaming about writing wasn’t enough; I needed to take action to turn that dream into reality.

That's when I discovered Medium and the potential for earning income through writing online. It struck me as a fantastic opportunity, prompting me to dedicate myself to this new venture.

Initially, success didn’t come easily. After months of blogging earnestly, I celebrated my first earnings by printing and framing the two dollars I made, proudly displaying it on my wall. At the same time, I was pursuing an engineering degree, which made it challenging to juggle my studies and writing consistently. Yet, whether it was staying up late or composing articles during online classes, I persevered.

Since then, I have authored over 250 articles, accumulating enough income to support my travels across Europe this past spring.

Chapter 2: Living the Dream Abroad

This year, I’ve turned my dream of experiencing life abroad into reality through an internship that has opened the door to a brand new lifestyle. I’ve also been fortunate enough to visit seven countries, from Norway to Poland, all thanks to the savings I accumulated through my writing over the past two years.

At just 23 years old and freshly graduated, I feel incredibly grateful for this adventure. I want to express my heartfelt thanks to all my readers who have supported me along the way. Your engagement with my writing has made these experiences possible.

Each journey and the people I’ve met have provided me with invaluable new perspectives. I eagerly anticipate continuing to write and share these insights with you.

Thank you for your support.

-E.K.

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